grub and bub
(UK, slang, archaic) Food and drink of any kind.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(UK, slang, archaic) Food and drink of any kind.
Origin: Chosen for the rhyme. Note that bub ordinarily referred only to alcoholic drinks; in this phrase it is more general. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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